Amber Creed is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Members Trust Company since 2019 and has been involved with SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2018 or earlier. Creed also serves as a Financial Services Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union, focusing primarily on providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment horizon, primarily recommending no-load, low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, and operates within a credit union ecosystem as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Jesse Goins is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Salem Investment Counselors since 2007. Salem Investment Counselors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $3.845 billion in assets, focusing on equity-based portfolios complemented by fixed income and alternative investments, and employs a disciplined approach without market timing.

Jeffrey Lukawski is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Global View Capital Management, he has been affiliated with White Oak Benefits and serves as a firefighter with the Greensboro Fire Department. His community role includes fire suppression and prevention activities. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily quantitative investment approach using algorithmic signals and offers a range of managed account options including SMAs, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party manager access.

Richard Sullivan is a financial advisor at Stephens in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 44 years of experience. He has been with Stephens since 2011. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs supported by committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker‑dealer and investment banking activities.

Jefferey Wood is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Raymond James & Associates. Wood serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at Adi Dassler International Family Office in Winston-Salem, NC. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, investing across multiple asset classes and offering specialized services such as ESG models, Direct Indexing, and portfolio consulting for pooled and insurance-dedicated funds.

Kristopher Abernethy is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Avid Wealth Management, Old North State Trust, and operated his own advisory practice. Salem Investment Counselors serves individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $3.845 billion in assets, focusing on equities as portfolio foundations and supplementing with fixed income and complementary investment vehicles.

Kenneth Jones is a financial advisor with Salem Investment Counselors Inc in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC and Salem Investment Counselors since 2000. Salem Investment Counselors provides investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes equities as the foundation of portfolios with a long-term selection approach, and it manages a diverse range of assets including marketable securities and private investments.

Heather Cardwell is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Members Trust Company, Secu Life Insurance Company, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. At State Employees' Credit Union, she serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s advisers are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain decision-making authority over their accounts.

Anne Thornton is a financial advisor at Stephens in Winston-Salem, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. She is a co-executor and beneficiary of a family estate. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients, emphasizing tailored portfolio programs and committee-based oversight combined with a blend of broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

Alexander Cartrette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, based in King, North Carolina. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at Credit Union Investment Services, SeCU Brokerage Services, SeCU Life Insurance Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Sams Club and Loomis. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with advisors who are salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Richard Rogers IV is a financial advisor at Stephens in Winston-Salem, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bain and Company and Pamlico Capital. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and integrates broker-dealer and investment banking activities alongside advisory services.

Stephan Day is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Fortis in 2023, he worked for Horizon Financial Services, LLC for 10 years and had a two-year break from the industry. He is also the owner of Pivot Wealth Management, LLC, an entity established for tax purposes and future branding. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm offers customized advice through discretionary management, various investment styles, and model portfolios, including ESG-oriented options, managing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

William Watson is a financial advisor with Salem Investment Counselors Inc in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Salem Investment Counselors since 1982. Salem Investment Counselors offers investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes equities as the foundation of its portfolios, focusing on long-term growth opportunities and maintaining a multi-advisor team with expertise in institutional investing, trust services, and endowment management.

Kristen Stonehouse is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Winston-Salem, NC. Her prior experience includes roles at First Carolina Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. She also worked briefly at Sunrise Yoga Studio in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm integrates traditional investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching, managing approximately $17.7 billion in assets.

John Davis IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, J. Alden Associates, and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Summit School, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, and the Winston-Salem Symphony, and is a member of the NCWorks Commission. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families and family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and employs a diversified investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative vehicles, including ESG models and Direct Indexing with tax overlays.

Melissa Day is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at Horizon Financial Services and New Horizon Financial Services prior to joining Fortis Capital Advisors in 2023. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Fortis Capital Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary management, advisor-specific investment styles, and model portfolios incorporating passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented strategies.

Mary Grigg is a financial advisor at Stephens in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Stephens since 2011, working in various capacities within the firm. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines broker-dealer and investment banking activities alongside its advisory services.

Mary Waterer is a financial advisor with Stephens in Winston-Salem, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2018, including positions at Morgan Stanley and Paul, Cox & Todd PLLC. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients, with a focus on tailored portfolio programs and committee-based oversight. The firm combines brokerage, investment banking, and advisory services while offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Matthew Simmons is a CFA® charterholder with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Salem Investment Counselors Inc, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Asset Management. Salem Investment Counselors serves individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages public market securities on a discretionary basis and provides advisory support for private investments on a non-discretionary basis, with an investment approach focused on equities and risk-managed fixed income.

Marion Marre is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. Marion holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Parsec Financial Management and Hege Financial Group. Prior to her advisory career, Marion also worked at Etsy. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, serving high-net-worth clients and offering business coaching and other ancillary services.